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Brazil vs Turkiye Life expectancy
Turkiye overtook Brazil in 1976. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 105% of Turkiye’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 98%, and the pair was closest in 1976 (100%).
| Year | Brazil | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 50.8 | 53.16 | 105% |
| 1970 | 56.7 | 57.34 | 101% |
| 1980 | 62.74 | 61.82 | 99% |
| 1990 | 67.83 | 65.86 | 97% |
| 2000 | 71.93 | 69.58 | 97% |
| 2010 | 74.96 | 73.78 | 98% |
| 2020 | 76.53 | 74.51 | 97% |
| 2024 | 77.42 | 76.02 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Brazil in Life expectancy?
In 1976. Turkiye’s published Life expectancy rose above Brazil’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Brazil and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 77.42 against 76.02 — the trailing economy stands at about 98% of the leader.
Are these Life expectancy figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — years — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: